Humans of Agriculture

10 minutes with a ‘plant doctor’ in the North with Tom White

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While at the Northern Australian Food Futures Conference, host Oli Le Lievre sat down with Tom White, an agronomist for Elders in Katherine.  Origina...

From IT to Turkeys Nests and how Bela Farbas transitioned from Tech to Agriculture

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Host Oli Le Lievre chats with Bela Farbas the Founder and CEO of 4Zero Technologies (Bela will do a better job of explaining what thi...

No degree 🤔 no worries for Callan Daley

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He's a hard man to get hold of, often travelling Australia and to various locations around the world. At the age of just 24, Callan Daley is playing a...

It's one year fulltime so Sasso and Oli sit down for a chat

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well it's one full year since host Oli Le Lievre took the plunge from the day job and pursued the dream of Humans of Agriculture fulltime. We're not ...

Cattle yards, Boardrooms, Floods, Mentors, Leadership and Life with Ben Dwyer

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Ben Dwyer, who has been influential in shaping businesses and people within the Australian Agri...

Using adventure to shift conversations around the environment with Tim Jarvis

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Jarvis is an adventurer, explorer, environmental scientist, documentary filmmaker and global speaker.In February of 2023, Host Oli Le Lievre had t...

Ditching the Day Job and chasing the dream with Sam Marwood

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Agri Lawyer taking on Mount Everest with Trent Thorne

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So far this year we've been fortunate to speak with incredible athlete, Nedd Brockmann who we've already released and coming up in the next few episod...

Community led farm ownership with Stephen Fisher

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While we were at the Australian Dairy conference, our host: Oli Le Lievre, had the chance to sit down with Stephen Fisher to hear his story. At the ag...

Family at the heart of Four Daughters with Molly & Bonnie Penfold

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, this week host Oli Le Lievre sits down with the one half of the Four Daughters. Bonnie and Molly Pe...

Turning grief into positive change with Sallie Jones

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Candid and open, Sallie Jones isn't afraid of telling her story. She's another of our powerhouse Women in Ag for the month of March, and if you're fam...

This is Aussie Ag - Harvest Road Group

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back, and in this episode of This is Aussie Ag we are heading from conception to consumption in Western Australia. We’re here to meet the tea...

Nedd Brockmann and Oli chat over choccy milk

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Day 2 of the Australian Dairy Conference in Tasmania this year, Oli sat down with Nedd Brockmann. This podcast is a live recording of that chat.In ...

The Story of Aussie Ag Storyteller: Pip Courtney

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pip Courtney.What else should we say? She started at ABC's Landline in 1993, became the host of the program in 2012, and continues to thrive in the r...

Off Air and On Track with Joy McClymont

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If we could tell you one thing about Joy McClymont, it's that her name embodies her. But she's not only joyful, she's determined, persistent, and a re...

Incremental Gains in Footy and Farming with Dylan Grimes

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Dylan Grimes at his vineyard, Mount Macedon Winery, for this weeks episode of Humans of Agriculture. Dylan is Co-Captain of AFL team...

How Sydney beach kid, Jack Berne, raised over $2.1 million for Aussie Farmers

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've heard of the A Fiver for a Farmer founder, Jack Berne, but if you haven't, let us introduce you to this legend. When Jack was 10, he saw...

Putting farmers through their paces with Ginny Stevens

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After growing up on a farm in Tassie, being a jillaroo in the Northern Territory then a banker in Mangoplah, NSW, Ginny Stevens realised there was a l...

Breaking down barriers with the Unbreakable Farmer, Warren Davies

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Warren Davies. His family chose farming in Kyabram after a life of owning milk bars, butchers and post offices in Melbourne - and Warren couldn't...

The Dynamic Duo of Agriculture - Tom & Mick are back

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please welcome to the pod... Tom Rookyard and Mick Corcoran!We're getting these two larrikins behind the mic not only because of their careers in ag, ...

From Country Halls to Nashville - The Fanny Lumsden story

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023! Hello! We hope you've had a great start so far.  We're starting off this year with a cracking story from award winning country singer, songwrit...

HoA 2022 in Review with Oli, Maya & Naomi

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After 52 episodes of Humans of Agriculture and 6 episodes of In the Know On The Go, it’s time for Oli to do some reflecting on the year that was 202...

Leaning into the deep end while being Brave and Vulnerable with Angus Street

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Tough, fun and joyous.” - those are the three words Angus Street chose to describe his 2022. Many people know Angus Street as the CEO of Auction...

Egg farming within Peri-urban Communities and Advocating for Safer Farms with Danyel Cucinotta

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G’day! This week we recorded with Danyel Cucinotta on her family farm in Werribee South, the traditional lands of the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peopl...

From Left Field Belle Binder has a vision for the future of farming

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Belle Binder is the first one to admit that she's been on a steep learning curve in the world of farming and labour hire. With a background in market...

At 23 Hugh Dawson made himself redundant so he could go to university

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Right back in the early days of 2020 I remember reaching out to Hugh, time of year: summer. Day – not sure. Location: Barwon Heads on the side of th...

From aquariums to backpacking & how a Brit found her feet in Aussie Agriculture with Talulah Gaunt

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine at the age of 10 with the help of your Grandma, you discover and decide on what career you want to pursue and what university course you will ...

Mental Health Monday's Matter with Brendan Magee

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast. We missed you all last week, sometimes life gets a little busy and last week I was in New Zealand ...

A simple call to check in on a mate with Sam Fryer

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our first check-in for Movember.You're listening in on Sam Fryer and I having a chat and checking in on each other. This month we're encour...

The Bronc Rider, Actor, Film Maker, Taking the Kelpie to the Skies with Luke Chaplain

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's not many people that can pay their way through university through being a cowboy, but my next guest has done exactly that.Today, Luke Chaplain...

Leading Authentically, Vulnerably and the Importance of Inclusion with Kristina Hermanson

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kristina Hermanson is enjoying a sabbatical currently, so what better time to sit down with her and reflect on her career so far and ask some of those...

In The Know On The Go - Subscribe and follow our new show

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-know-on-the-go/id1648678449Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dblOpr5vn4osWip67FoY3?si=81738e...

A Farmer, Wife, Mum, and exceptional Rural Woman with Steph Schmidt

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Schmidt is a Farmer, Mum, Psychologist, Small Business owner and incredibly passionate about the future for Agriculture through its people.Steph...

In The Know - Real Estate Update with Col Medway, Senior Director LAWD

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Welcome to the first of our In The Know On The Go podcast series.This week and for the first episode in this series, I’m sitting down with Col Med...

Celebrating Ability in Agriculture with Josie Clarke

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josie Clarke is blazing a trail, just this year she has been in Mexico for her PhD, on the stage as the winner of the NSW/ACT Rural Woman's Award, a f...

Cows, Community and Conservation with Campbell Chesworth

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"If you look after the little things, the big things will take care of themselves"Campbell Chesworth is a new generation of dairy farmer. A millennial...

My Next Guest Is... Penny Schulz on Family Farming, AgTech and a love of South Australia

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Penny Schulz is a red meat and wool producer from South Australia, well that’s the first of many hats she wears, she also runs her own consulting bu...

My Next Guest Is... Dr Campbell Costello the Flying Outback Vet & Worlds Okayest Pilot

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G'day and Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcastYou're in for a treat this week, Oli is sitting down with the World's Okayest Pilot & F...

My Next Guest Is... Ben Barlow on Biologicals, Banking and an Unwavering Connection to Farming

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. This week we're heading back a couple of weeks and bringing you to the Riverine ...

Tim McKinnon on backing yourself, perspectives, culture, the LAWD journey and Rural Leadership

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G'day and welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast. This week, I'm on Yuggerra and Turrbal country and I'd like to pay my respects to their ...

From Cadetship to CEO, Leadership, Hardwork and Saying Yes with Troy Setter

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m really excited to bring my next guest to you, he’s someone who I was really keen to pick his brain. Troy Setter is a well-renowned industry le...

Farming to leave the land better for the next generation with Gary Leeson

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are in Brisbane on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people. We took the chance to sit down with Gary Leeson. Gary is the Innovation and Busines...

Rural Mental Health - Are you bogged mate? with Mary O'Brien

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mary O'Brien is passionate about Men's Mental Health. Her simple analogies resonate so clearly with blokes and women right across rural and regional A...

Food Innovation, Surprise Trends and Connecting AgriFood with Angeline Achariya

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I thought I would take the chance to sit with someone who has been on the list on my whiteboard nearly since Day 1. Angeline Achariya is a ...

The Bravery, Consumer Insights, Branding for Me|We|Us with Claire Maloney

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Mahoney is the CEO and Founder of The Bravery.Claire was part of the consumer and insights panel at the Australian Organic conference. During h...

Getting the 101 on Foot & Mouth Disease with Andrew Henderson

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Henderson is the Independent Chair of the Safemeat Advisory Group, we sat down with Hendo to get the 101 on Foot & mouth Disease to underst...

Deep Dive: The Organic Milk Co. with Ryan Reynolds

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G’day and welcome to a special deep dive episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. In these deep dive episodes we’ll be looking to find out mo...

"The impact we make today will shape the future of animal welfare" with Michael Patching

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Patching is an Australian Veterinarian based in Singapore. With a Masters in Animal Welfare Ethics & Law from Edinburgh University Patcho ...

Perspectives from farming shaping a footy player and leader with Ned Hanigan

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard of Ned Hannigan, if not, he’s a professional rugby player. His rugby career has taken him around the world, so far he’s played ...

Learning on the fly, life in the USA & a better food system with Olympia Yarger

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After losing her first child in her early twenties, Olympia packed up her life and headed to the northern territory. As she says she was running away ...

Two Great Wrappers having a global impact with potato waste with Jordy & Julia Kay

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julia was an architect, her passion had led her to working on international projects that were creating spaces that could inspire people and make the ...

The power in being different, an evolving passion & times are changing with Prue Bondfield

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 30 or so years Prue Bondfield & husband David have forged an incredible partnership and it has seen them take their business Palgrove...

Drinking from the fire hose, leading in change, a better world & being Unashamedly Anna with Anna Speer

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our next guest is just an incredible person, she’s a self confessed coffee snob, adventure racing, dog loving, mother of two and someone I feel real...

Rejection from the Champion, A Tree in the house & Galah takes flight with Annabelle Hickson

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Annabelle Hickson hails from just down the road from where our host, Oli Le Lievre grew up.Annabelle landed her dream job straight out of uni working ...

Farming, Family, Mental Health and Taking Opportunities with James Knight

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast hosted by Oli Le Lievre.This week we sit down with James Knight, a farmer located at The Sisters dow...

The day to day reality achieves the dreams with David Kininmonth

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another week of the Humans of Agriculture podcast.This week, Oli Le Lievre sits down with David Kininmonth the manager at Mount Hesse ...

Storytelling from Tabloids to TikTok with Annabelle Cleeland

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Annabelle Cleeland has built her career around rural journalism. Growing up in Kew just on the outskirts of Melbourne's CBD Annabelle proudly told her...

From Bondi Rescue to Outback Ringers with Tommy Lawrence

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of Humans of Agriculture you probably don’t think of a TV Producer, Director, or Cameraman but our next guest is just exactly that. T...

The balance in timing & luck but the key is people with Charlie Mort

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Mort's family history in Australian agriculture goes back to the early days of Thomas Mort, Thomas was a pioneer and led some of the first exports...

Finding a home at Ronnie Mac with Tiff Sayers

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Humans of Agriculture podcast we’re heading back to share the story of an extraordinary family and Antola shirt ambassador.Tiff Say...

A Rural ambassador, Vet and Young Farming Champion with Dione Howard

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dione Howard wears many hats: a National Rural Ambassador, Vet and Young Farming Champion.In high school she knew she wanted to be a doctor of sorts, ...

Find Your Passion and Go For It with Stephen O'Brien

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast, hosted by Oli Le Lievre. This week we sit down with Stephen O'Brien the CEO of M...

Just back yourself with Lily Bingham

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G'day and Welcome back! We're straight back into it after a few days on the Darling Downs in Southern Queensland, and we can't wait to share what we ...

The Food Dilemma with Mike Lee

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, I'm your host Oli Le Lievre. Mike Lee came onto the stage at EvokeAg 2020 and I think he captured t...

Submarines and soils with Charlie Perry

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you....

You'll always be a farmer but you're not the farm with Grace McLeod

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you....

Showing what agriculture has to offer with John Harvey

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Harvey is a household name to many in the Agriculture industry, he's the current Managing Director the Agrifutures and during his time at the hel...

Episode 100! A look behind the scenes

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well if you said back in early 2020 that we would go into lockdown for nearly two years and in that time produce 100 episodes of a podcast I would hav...

A passionate food producer shaping the Future of Work with Rhys Roberts

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 99 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast! It's only taken 99 episodes to cross the Tasman but this week we have our first kiwi. Rhys...

It's always been about the people with Richard Rains

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Rains has devoted a lifetime to the Australian agriculture industry, yet his story of success began when he was told that returning to his fam...

Pursuing passion beyond the farm gate with James Cleaver

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Cleaver loves the country. He’s the first to admit that his hometown of Nyngan – famous for the Big Bogan, a statue that locals have eventua...

The road to the Exchange with Jillian Kilby

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear stories of that elusive dream, of packing up and moving regionally – falling in love, starting a side hustle and well for many that's ...

Stepping up to the plate with Bryce Camm

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many people will spend their entire lives working tirelessly on the land, labouring quietly behind the scenes, but Bryce Camm has stepped out to sp...

Overcoming the odds for the love of life with Karen and Jamie (Dodge) Manning

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

G'day and Welcome back to 2022! Karen & Jamie or Dodge as he’s better known have a truly extraordinary story. From the moments they met at Ag co...

Changing with the times at Bella Lana with Scott and Hannah Brien

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid Scott vividly remembers jumping off the school bus and racing to the woolshed during shearing. Tearing through what was left of his Dad's lun...

Dad's the inspiration for what I do with Alex Thomas

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Thomas has always looked up to her dad. From her earliest days escaping the school room to shadow him on the family's sheep station in remote Sou...

Mouse plagues, lockdowns and social media stardom at the Collie Hotel with Tom Hancock

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Five years ago, Tom and Emily Hancock were in the market for a new spray rig when they saw a country pub come up for sale for the same price. Today, t...

A Passion for Plants Brings Chris Full Circle with Chris Toohey

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Toohey spent his childhood growing up on the family's Riverina Property growing Rice, cattle, sheep and other dryland irrigated crops.With a lov...

That Cycle Stops With Me with Darrylin Gordon

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darrylin Gordon is a Jaru native woman and pastoralist currently managing 361,000 hectares of country at Lamboo Station in the East Kimberley region W...

Australia's Agtech Boom with Sarah Nolet

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the Silicon Valley to South America, Sarah Nolet has never seen anything more exciting than the boom of the Australian agtech industry in the pas...

HoA "How agriculture has shaped me" with Dave O'Brien

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dave O'Brien has found himself at a crossroads several time during his life.  As he left high school Dave wasn't sure what he wanted to do, with an o...

HoA "Growing For The Future" with Simon Doolin

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Doolin’s Great Grandfather started farming around North Star in Northern NSW in 1924, almost 100 years ago. Today, everything Simon does is wi...

HoA "Taking the leap at 28" with Ginnie Hope-Johnstone

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Ginnie Hope-Johnstone, success was to go to university, get a degree and get a good job in the city. So after school, that's exactly the path she ...

HoA "Finding my feet in Texas (4385)" with Grace Cheatley

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever said to me when I was starting out I'd be having a chat with one of my greatest friends Grace on the podcast, I would've thought we'd it p...

76: HoA "Unlocking the opportunities in agriculture" with Sam Heagney

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For those familiar with twitter, Sam Heagney is a household name. From his insights to his humourous and engaging videos that have captured the eyes o...

75: HoA "Chasing dreams, space and cattle in the North" with Pat Barrett

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a boy from Western NSW, Pat Barrett stepped straight out of a Sydney private school into a role as a station hand - a ringer - in Australia’s top...

74: HoA "Zara's Day" with Justin & Kate Boshammer

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: This episode talks about the loss of a child. Justin & Kate Boshammer's journey is unlike many. They met at the age of 18 through...

73: HoA "Awards, Expectations and Opportunities" with Sue Middleton and Jo Palmer

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Agrifutures Rural Women's Award National Announcement, we sat down with two previous winners, Sue Middleton (2010) and Jo Palmer (2019) t...

72: HoA "A Diamond in the Dust" with Frauke Bolten-Boshammer

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Frauke Bolten-Boshammer is a pioneer, a woman filled with grit and determination that has seen her overcome a life full of obstacles, despite the setb...

71: HoA "Dreaming Beyond the Mallee Sky" with Olivia Borden

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the moment we started talking I was engulfed in the stories of Liv Bordon. From humble beginnings in Victoria's Mallee on the family pig farm thr...

70: HoA "Building on tradition, my way" with Corrina Wright

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For 180 years Corrina Wright’s family have been growing grapes on their property at McLaren Vale, but when she took over she began to make some seis...

69: HoA "Finding the balance in change" with Emma Germano

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Germano is a household name in Australian agriculture. Her involvement in key industry groups and bodies has been instrumental in the corporate a...

68: HoA "Championing women in the grain industry" with Randall Wilksch

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Randall Wilksch is passionate about changing the narrative around the Australian grain industry, and a good way to do this, he thinks, is to get more ...

67: HoA "Agriculture beyond the farm gate" with Sam Johnston

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Johnston and his mate, Jim, created Thank a Farmer for your Next Meal in their free time while at university in the city, but that was seven years...

66: HoA "George the key to kids in Ag" with Simone Kain

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Kain is the first to admit that she’s reluctant to enter the political sphere, but, in the same breath, recognises the power and influence of...

65: HoA "Check on your Wild Mate" with Shanna Whan

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life for Shanna Whan was punctuated by her relationship with alcohol - she’s been the girl that was date raped, the winner of college drinking comps...

64: HoA "The WOLF of Aussie Beef" with Amanda Moohen

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Amanda Moohen landed her first job in the beef industry, she was one of only five women working alongside 100 men, now, she’s pulling more wome...

63: HoA "A Flexible Life on the Land" with Georgie Somerset

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Country women are well known to be expert jugglers of all things farming and family, but Georgie Somerset might be one the best of all. Georgie is a r...

From Oyster Shuck'n to Global Tech CEO with Ewan McAsh

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a degree in marine biology and a love of surfing the South Coast, Ewan McAsh is transforming the Australian oyster industry from product to plate...

61: HoA "Helping women shine with wine" with Jane Thomson

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 61 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast. It's the beginning of our collaboration with Antola Trading, celebrating the diverse impac...